Clinical trials: Preterm Birth
Pregnant Women Diagnosed With Threatened Preterm Labor
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Supplementation During Pregnancy Reduces the Risk of Preterm Birth in Threatened Preterm Labor
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in reducing the incidence of premature birth in threatened preterm labor The main questions it aims to answer are: Can DHA…
- Trial name
- NCT06302023
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 1000 mg
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Preterm Labor, Periodontitis
Inflammatory Cytokines in GCF and Placental Tissues in Chronic Periodontitis Patients With Preterm Delivery
Investigators have shown the presence of elevated proinflammatory cytokines in amniotic fluid in patients in preterm labor.However, there is limited and mostly negative evidence that the elevation of these mediators in gingival…
- Trial name
- NCT02521688
- Testing
- incisional biopsy from placenta and GCF sample
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Neonatal Hypothermia, Brown Adipose Tissue
Investigation of the Mechanisms of the Tendency to Hypothermia in Newborns and Premature Neonates
Newborns have thermoregulatory mechanisms that differ from those of adults. Instead of producing heat through shivering, newborns primarily rely on non-shivering thermogenesis by the brown adipose tissue.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Hypothermia, Brown Adipose Tissue, Preterm and Term Infants, Neonate
- Trial name
- NCT06803069
- Where
- 2 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Preterm Birth, Inflammation
Stress Phenotypes and Preterm Birth
Pregnancy ends in preterm birth (PTB) for approximately 1 in 10 women, though more often for Non-Hispanic Black women, 14.12% PTB rate, compared to 9.09% for Non-Hispanic White women.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Inflammation, Stress, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- PTB (NCT05229666)
- Testing
- Cognitive Challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Preterm Birth
Predictive Value of Maternal Blood Protein Signatures in Preterm Birth
Accurate prediction of preterm birth is critical for clinical management to improve the neonatal and maternal outcomes. A clinical challenge remains for current predicting biomarkers due to the complexity and multifactorial…
- Trial name
- NCT06664554
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 18,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HBI Solutions Inc.
Bilirubin-induced Neurologic Dysfunction, Hyperbilirubinemia
Bilirubin Binding Capacity to Assess Bilirubin Load in Preterm Infants
Most preterm newborns are managed by phototherapy to reverse hyperbilirubinemia with the intent to prevent bilirubin neurotoxicity.
- Conditions
- Bilirubin-induced Neurologic Dysfunction, Hyperbilirubinemia, Kernicterus, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NCT02691156
- Testing
- Bilirubin Binding Capacity, End-tidal Carbon Monoxide, Carboxyhemoglobin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Feeding Behavior, Preterm Infant
Stress and Feeding (SAFE): A Pilot Intervention for Mothers and Their Preterm Infants
A majority of mothers experience high stress levels and associated symptoms of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and sleep disruption during the NICU hospitalization and continuing after hospital discharge.
- Conditions
- Feeding Behavior, Preterm Infant, Stress, Mother-Infant Interaction
- Trial name
- NCT03664154
- Testing
- Stress and Feeding (SAFE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Length of Pregnancy Prolongation in Hours
Antibiotics and the Prolongation of Pregnancy in Preterm Labor With an Advanced Cervical Exam
Preterm birth remains a major health concern affecting up to 12% of all live births prior to 37 weeks gestation. As preterm birth can often be associated with infection our proposal is to evaluate in a randomized fashion…
- Trial name
- NCT00589329
- Testing
- erythromycin and metronidazole (antibiotics)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Premature Birth
Vaginal Versus Intramuscular Progesterone for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Birth
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the two suggested therapies for prevention of recurrent preterm birth (PTB) in women with a prior spontaneous preterm birth, vaginal and intramuscular progesterone to determine whether…
- Trial name
- VIP (NCT02913495)
- Testing
- Vaginal Progesterone, Intramuscular Progesterone (17 alpha hydroxprogesterone caproate)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Pregnancy Related, Cervical Insufficiency
Cervical Stiffness Measurement in Cervical Insufficiency
The goal of this cross sectional study is to evaluate the differences in cervical stiffness between patients who present for cerclage placement versus normal pregnancies.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Cervical Insufficiency, Preterm Birth
- Trial name
- NCT04158401
- Testing
- Pregnolia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Premature Birth, Placenta Previa
Cerclage for Prevention on Preterm Birth in Women With Placenta Previa
The purpose of the study is to compare the role of cervical cerclage versus expectant management in women with complete placenta previa (≥ 10mm over internal os) presenting with shortened cervical length ( ≥ 10mm and ≤ 30mm)…
- Trial name
- NCT01442207
- Testing
- Placement of a Cervical Cerclage, Standard Expectant Management
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal
Development of TcB Nomogram to Identify Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Term and Late-preterm Infants
Thirteen hospitals in China will participate in the study, which aims to provide data on transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) levels for the first 168 hr after birth in term and late-preterm neonates, and develop an hour-specific TcB…
- Trial name
- NCT01763632
- Testing
- Transcutaneous bilirubinometry
- Where
- 16 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 19,601 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Birth Weight, Pregnancy Preterm
Maternal EED and Aflatoxin Birth Outcomes Study Uganda
This prospective cohort study focuses on the relationship between maternal environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) and maternal aflatoxin B1 exposure and birth outcomes, particularly infant anthropometry and gestational age, in…
- Conditions
- Birth Weight, Pregnancy Preterm, Aflatoxins Toxicity, Inflammatory Response
- Trial name
- NCT03429257
- Testing
- Exposures of interest: Maternal EED and Aflatoxin Exposure
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 258 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Prematurity
Observational Study of Choline, Its Metabolites, and Phospholipids in Preterm Infants
To study concentrations of choline, its metabolites, and phospholipids in cord blood and remnants of clinically indicated blood samples
- Trial name
- NEO-CHOLIN (NCT02027584)
- Testing
- collection of remnant of clinically indicated blood sample
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 414 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Premature Birth, Perinatal Mortality
Assessing the Impact of Smoke-free Legislation on Perinatal Health in the Netherlands
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there has been a change in perinatal outcomes following the phased smoking ban introduction (January 2004 for workplaces; July 2008 for bars and restaurants) workplaces in the…
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Perinatal Mortality, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Stillbirth
- Trial name
- NCT02189265
- Testing
- Smoke-free legislation
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,069,695 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane, Placenta Diseases
Biochemical and Histological Changes in Pregnant Women With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane
Although preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is one of the most common causes of preterm birth, it can also lead to serious maternal and neonatal complications.
- Trial name
- NCT06639919
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Death, Nosocomial Infection
Prophylactic Probiotics in Premature Infants
This study tries to determine whether the oral administration of a specific probiotic (good bacteria) in premature infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit may prevent infections and the development of a severe…
- Trial name
- C3P (NCT00727363)
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Where
- 8 sites in Colombia
- Volunteers
- 751 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colombian Neonatal Research Network
Preterm Birth, Coagulation Protein Disorders
Stratifying Risk for Intracerebral Haemorrhage
This study aims to investigates the role of gestational age on the prevalence of coagulation factors and components of the complement system in preterm- (≤32+0 weeks) and term neonates (≥37+0 weeks) and their role for the…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Coagulation Protein Disorders, Coagulation Disorder Neonatal
- Trial name
- NEW_STRATEGI (NCT04140812)
- Testing
- mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Infant, Premature, Infant, Late
Minor Increase Over Minimal Risk Research in NICU
Infants comprise a potentially vulnerable research population that received special consideration and protections under the US Code of Federal Regulations - Subpart D.
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Infant, Late, Infant, Preterm, Infant
- Trial name
- NCT02482012
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Premature Birth, Birth Weight
Fresh RX: NHS 2020
This study is an evaluation of the Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts program administered by Operation Food Search, a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Birth Weight, Post Partum Depression, Health Care Utilization
- Trial name
- NCT04845230
- Testing
- FreshRx Nourishing Healthy Starts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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